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From: Greg Salyer <>
Subject: [NYMADISO] Revolutionary land grants in Madison county
Date: Mon, 03 Nov 2003 15:49:26 -0500


Elisha Adams was given lot 55 in Sullivan Township for his work during the
Revolutionary War. The lot is about 2 miles south of Bridgeport. Elisha's
sons John and Derrick and my ancestor Joseph Adams settled on the land
around 1806. Elisha then sold part of the land to Joseph in 1815. The
record of that sale indicate the land was "granted by letter patent dated
the 22nd day of September 1813". I've been trying to find a record of the
original land grant. I have a few questions perhaps someone can answer. Was
land in this part of the county given by New York State or the Federal
government? Was it normal for people to settle on the land several years
prior to an official grant? Does anyone know were I could find this grant?
Thanks.

Greg

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